GHSA-7qfm-6m33-rgg9: Service api XML External Entity Reference Vulnerability

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CVSS 7.5
CWE-611
Published
Advisory Summary

GHSA-7qfm-6m33-rgg9 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) xml external entity reference vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Service api libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves xml external entity reference. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.3.12, 5.1.1.

GHSA-7qfm-6m33-rgg9 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7qfm-6m33-rgg9
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product Service api
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix GHSA-7qfm-6m33-rgg9

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Service api dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

com.epam.reportportal:service-api fixed: 4.3.12 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.epam.reportportal</groupId>
    <artifactId>service-api</artifactId>
    <version>4.3.12</version>
</dependency>
com.epam.reportportal:service-api fixed: 5.1.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.epam.reportportal</groupId>
    <artifactId>service-api</artifactId>
    <version>5.1.1</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.epam.reportportal

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by GHSA-7qfm-6m33-rgg9, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.epam.reportportal

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Service api in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.3.12), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.epam.reportportal command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference, where the product processes an xml document that can contain xml entities with uris that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. In Service api, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

An issue was discovered in service-api before 4.3.12 and 5.x before 5.1.1 for Report Portal. It allows XXE, with resultant secrets disclosure and SSRF, via JUnit XML launch import.

GHSA-7qfm-6m33-rgg9 Affected Service api Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.3.125.1.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.epam.reportportal:service-api
maven/com.epam.reportportal/service-api
Maven
< 4.3.12
4.3.12
com.epam.reportportal:service-api
maven/com.epam.reportportal/service-api
Maven
≥ 5.0.0
< 5.1.1
5.1.1

References

NVD — GHSA-7qfm-6m33-rgg9 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12642
Service api Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/reportportal/reportportal/blob/master/SECURITY_ADVISORIES.md

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-7qfm-6m33-rgg9?
GHSA-7qfm-6m33-rgg9 is a security vulnerability in Service api involving XML External Entity Reference under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which Service api versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.3.12, 5.1.1 across affected packages: com.epam.reportportal:service-api.
What version fixes GHSA-7qfm-6m33-rgg9?
Upgrading to 4.3.12, 5.1.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is service-api affected?
Yes, com.epam.reportportal:service-api is affected in releases prior to 4.3.12, 5.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 4.3.12, 5.1.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-7qfm-6m33-rgg9?
GHSA-7qfm-6m33-rgg9 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-7qfm-6m33-rgg9?
GHSA-7qfm-6m33-rgg9 is classified under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for GHSA-7qfm-6m33-rgg9?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.epam.reportportal'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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